PerfectCleaner
Title: PerfectCleaner
Also Known as: Perfect Cleaner
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PerfectCleaner may have a perfectly innocuous name and a helpful sounding label but it is neither perfect nor will it clean anything for you. PerfectCleaner is a rogue security application meant to deceive users into thinking there is an immediate security threat to their PC. PerfectCleaner’s invasion occurs via a Trojan horse file. Once inside, this program will perform system scans, which will produce false results. The Trojan file will help to execute the program and once it is up and running, you will receive countless false alerts, warnings, pop-ups and system scans that will attempt to intimidate you into purchasing this fake software.
This particular program is a knockoff of SystemStable, another fake anti-spyware application. PerfectCleaner will embed itself into your registry, which will allow it to run on each startup of Windows and is created to re-install itself it there are removal attempts.
By design, it will continually try to recreate itself in order for the program to survive on your PC.
Type: Rogue Security Application
Related file contents:
PerfectCleaner PerfectCleaner.exe perfectcleaner_setup.exe PerfectCleaner.lnk Uninstall PerfectC, PerfectCleaner
Manual Removal Instructions: Manual removal is not for the timid because it requires an exacting hand and an eye for detail. If you are not familiar with this program, manual removal is not recommended. If you are then proceed with the following:
Delete the following processes thoroughly:
PerfectCleaner.exe
perfectcleaner_setup.exe
Unregister the following DLL files:
PerfectCleaner
PerfectCleaner.exe
perfectcleaner_setup.exe
PerfectCleaner.lnk
Uninstall PerfectCleaner.lnk
Now, you must delete these registry values:
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\CLSID\{1E33F406-AB8F-4153-A5C8-089AEFF5CC87}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Interface\{71493218-E553-4FA8-85E2-E6D18FA75509}
HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\TypeLib\{F4F41439-82FC-4681-ACB0-7D3798F685C0}
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\PerfectCleaner
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\perfectcleaner
The manual removal process takes time and patience and it is not always affective as these files have tendency to keep coming back. There is another option for those who are looking for an immediate and automatic system.
SpyZooka is an excellent spyware removal application that offers continuous protection against spyware. Not only will you receive immediate results, you can set SpyZooka to scan regularly for developing threats to keep you secure at all times. As you can see, manual removal of PerfectCleaner is a highly detailed and lengthy process.
Because of its reputation and unflinching belief in the product, SpyZooka feels confident in offering the best guarantee in the business – 100% spyware removal or your money back. No other program on the market offers such a guarantee. Many programs are allowed to languish without staying current on emerging threats. SpyZooka offers prescient and up-to-date protection that will keep you safe from here on out.
